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Hollyoaks is a British television soap opera first broadcast on Channel 4 on 23 October 1995.[ 1] The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed last.
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^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 October 2020). "Hollyoaks broke with tradition in nostalgic and emotional 25th anniversary episode" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Magazines UK ). Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Kilkelly, Daniel (2 February 2018). "Hollyoaks cast guide and character pictures: Who plays who? How are they all related? And who's leaving?" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ Rowan, Iona (13 November 2024). "Hollyoaks confirms two McQueen returns this Christmas" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 13 November 2024 .
^ "James Sutton to return to Hollyoaks as John Paul McQueen" . The Irish News . 24 July 2019. Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ Lamacraft, Tess (7 September 2020). "Jorgie Porter returns to Hollyoaks as Theresa McQueen for THIS very special reason" . What to Watch . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ a b Francis, Katie (19 January 2023). "Hollyoaks boss confirms sexuality storyline for Ste's son Lucas after recast" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Archived from the original on 19 January 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2023 .
^ Harp, Justin (21 May 2018). "Hollyoaks recast confirmed for Liberty Savage as Jessamy Stoddart takes over the role" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 4 March 2021 .
^ a b Harp, Justin (11 September 2024). "Hollyoaks airs huge cliffhanger after deadly explosion" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 11 September 2024 .
^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (23 November 2023). "Hollyoaks casts Darren Osborne's twins for huge storyline" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 23 November 2023 .
^ Soni, Divya (28 October 2024). "Hollyoaks brings back Strictly Come Dancing star Danny Mac in big return" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 28 October 2024 .
^ Lewis, George (15 July 2023). "Hollyoaks role revealed for ex-EastEnders star Rita Simons" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 16 July 2023 .
^ Lewis, George (15 January 2024). "Hollyoaks finally reveals who EastEnders star Rita Simons will be playing" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 15 January 2024 .
^ "Freddie and Grace are BACK! But they're not the only duo to be stirring up trouble this Spring!" . Twitter . Retrieved 2 April 2024 .
^ "Hollyoaks confirms return of major character for huge story as Charlie Clapham reprises role as Freddie Roscoe" . Metro . 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024 .
^ Hughes, Johnathon (2 January 2025). "Hollyoaks 2025 preview: 12 spoilers for the year ahead" . Metro . Retrieved 9 January 2025 .
^ Alexander, Susannah (26 February 2024). "Hollyoaks to explore gender identity in new storyline for Rose Lomax" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 10 May 2024 .
^ Executive producer: Bryan Kirkwood ; Director: Daikin Marsh; Writer: Jayshree Patel (25 May 2020). "Episode 5413". Hollyoaks . Channel 4 .
^ Doherty, Jenna [@JennaBurns2] (21 March 2014). "Mollie enjoyed being on set today with @TheFabSantino #Hollyoaks #babyrose" (Tweet ). Retrieved 30 November 2021 – via Twitter .
^ "Lizzie Roper is...at your mercy!". Inside Soap . No. 3. 25–31 January 2014. p. 53.
^ a b Dainty, Sophie (13 October 2023). "Hollyoaks confirms new story for Tony and Diane's children as roles are recast" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 13 October 2023 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 January 2024). "Hollyoaks star teases "amazing" storylines after unexpected return" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 15 January 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (29 June 2021). "Hollyoaks star Malique Thompson-Dwyer making return as Prince McQueen" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 June 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (16 August 2021). "Hollyoaks casts Coronation Street star Dawn Hope as newcomer Pearl" . Metro . Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ Harp, Justin (15 February 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Garcia Brown as new detective for the village" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022 .
^ Harp, Justin (25 April 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Anya Lawrence as Scott Drinkwell's foster daughter" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Retrieved 3 May 2022 .
^ Lewis, George (15 January 2024). "Hollyoaks casts Safe actor Tyler Conti as newcomer Abe" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 15 January 2024 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (2 April 2024). "Hollyoaks casts Brookside star Louis Emerick as Vicky's dad Donny" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 2 April 2024 .
^ a b "Hollyoaks bringing back Patrick Blake actor in new role" . DigitalSpy . 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 June 2024). "Hollyoaks casts EastEnders star Jonny Labey for Ste storyline" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 8 June 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (16 May 2024). "EastEnders star Jonny Labey spotted on Hollyoaks set" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 8 June 2024 .
^ Wehrstedt, Lisa (21 May 2021). "Will Mellor reveals family link to new Hollyoaks cast member" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ a b Kilkelly, Daniel (4 February 2019). "Why Hollyoaks' beautiful diversity episode will be one of 2019's biggest soap highlights" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021 .
^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (28 November 2017). "Swinton schoolboy lands a dream role in Hollyoaks - and he has a famous cousin" . Manchester Evening News . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021 .
^ a b "The inside story with...Hollyoaks' Nick Pickard". TV Magazine (42). The News International : 19. 19–25 October 2013.
^ Chase, Stephanie (18 July 2018). "Hollyoaks fans are in pieces after heartbreaking Dee Dee episode" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021 .
^ Hewett, Emily (23 January 2015). "Hollyoaks EXCLUSIVE: Nikki Sanderson reveals she loves being an on-screen mummy" . Metro . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021 .
^ Sarrubba, Stefania (25 April 2024). "Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals daughter has joined Hollyoaks" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 26 April 2024 .
^ Glover, Patrick (30 August 2017). "Rhyl's Kyzo is a soap star at just 14 months old!" . Rhyl Journal . Archived from the original on 27 June 2019. Retrieved 30 November 2021 .
^ "We are very proud to announce that our baby Beau Bell will appear from tomorrow night as regular character 'Daniel' on 'Hollyoaks' " . The Drama MOB/The Drama MOB Management . 24 January 2017. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2019 – via Facebook .
^ "Daisy P" . The Drama MOB . Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021 .
^ a b The Drama MOB Management (23 July 2019). "#Spotted #Cheeky #Twins #Phoebe and #Eric on #BritainsBestSoap #Hollyoaks #WellDoneKids #TeamDM" . Facebook . Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2021 .
^ a b "Twin Cake Smash" . Children and Family Photography . Emily Frances Photography. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021 .
^ a b "Our Twins Star In HOLLYOAKS As Main Characters" . The Drama Mob Management. 7 November 2017. Archived from the original on 23 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2021 .
^ "Elliott P" . The Drama MOB . Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 15 December 2021 .
^ Harp, Justin (24 November 2020). "Hollyoaks' Liberty Savage terror as baby Faith is kidnapped" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2021 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (16 June 2021). "Hollyoaks spoilers: Diane Hutchinson gives birth to baby Eva in traumatic scenes" . Metro . (DMG Media ). Retrieved 15 May 2023 .
^ Lamacraft, Tess. "Hollyoaks spoilers: SHOCK ARRIVAL! Ste Hay is rocked when one villager returns!" . What to Watch . (Future plc ). Archived from the original on 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022 .
^ Harp, Justin (19 March 2024). "Hollyoaks reveals Abe Fielding's massive lie" . Digital Spy .
^ a b Stephen, Patterson (8 July 2024). "Hollyoaks confirms twist in groundbreaking Mercedes McQueen storyline never been done before in UK soap" . Metro . DMG Media . Retrieved 8 July 2024 .
^ Lindsay, Duncan (3 January 2025). "Hollyoaks confirms rape ordeal for Peri Lomax as Abe Fielding claims third victim" . Metro . Retrieved 3 January 2025 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (15 January 2025). "Another Hollyoaks exit confirmed as Frankie gets JJ verdict in sibling sex abuse trial" . Metro . Retrieved 15 January 2025 .
^ Zammitt, Erin (14 January 2025). "Hollyoaks confirms aftermath of Dilly Harcourt's surprise exit" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 14 January 2025 .
^ Zammitt, Erin (15 January 2025). "Hollyoaks legend Diane Langton dies aged 77" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 15 January 2025 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 August 2024). "Hollyoaks exit revealed for Charlie Dean as Charlie Behan bows out" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 24 September 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (18 December 2021). "Hollyoaks announces Chen-Williams family – here's how the show's newcomers are all connected" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021 .
^ Andersons, Joe (11 September 2024). "Hollyoaks star confirms show exit after dramatic stunt week" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 11 September 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (11 September 2024). "Hollyoaks airs huge cliffhanger after deadly explosion" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 11 September 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (11 September 2024). "Hollyoaks airs huge cliffhanger after deadly explosion" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 11 September 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (11 September 2024). "Hollyoaks airs huge cliffhanger after deadly explosion" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 11 September 2024 .
^ Zammitt, Erin (5 September 2024). "Hollyoaks confirms exit for Sally St Claire after time jump" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 16 September 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (6 September 2024). "Hollyoaks star David Joshua-Anthony exits Andre role" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 16 September 2024 .
^ a b c d "Hollyoaks airs exit for four characters in dramatic escape" . digitalspy.com . 4 September 2024.
^ Cooper, Brenna (3 January 2024). "Hollyoaks casts Iz Hesketh as mysterious new character in crash storyline" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 3 January 2024 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 January 2024). "Hollyoaks confirms gripping impostor storyline as Iz Hesketh joins the show" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 15 January 2024 .
^ Seddon, Dan (6 September 2022). "Hollyoaks casts former Coronation Street guest star as newcomer Beau" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Archived from the original on 19 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022 .
^ Seddon, Dan (7 March 2022). "Hollyoaks casts former EastEnders star Glynis Barber in new role" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (15 July 2024). "Double Hollyoaks exit confirmed as death mystery is solved" . Metro . Retrieved 16 July 2024 .
^ Anderton, Joe (8 November 2023). "Hollyoaks confirms Hannah Ashworth return as Emma Rigby reprises role" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 8 November 2023 .
^ Lewis, George (13 June 2024). "Hollyoaks star Emma Rigby to leave Hannah Ashworth role already" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 13 June 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (15 February 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Jonas Khan as new love interest for Misbah Maalik" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022 .
^ Lewis, George (28 May 2024). "Hollyoaks dedicates episode to Kirsty-Leigh Porter's daughter Penny-Leigh" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 28 May 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (20 May 2024). "Hollyoaks airs shock death in double exit episode" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 21 May 2024 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (8 May 2024). "Hollyoaks confirms second major character death in two days – and a third star exits" . Metro . Associated Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 8 May 2024 .
^ Harp, Justin (7 May 2024). "Hollyoaks kills off regular character at Cindy and Dave's wedding" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 7 May 2024 .
^ Anderton, Joe (24 April 2024). "Hollyoaks airs Sharon Bailey exit in latest episode" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 25 April 2024 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (19 March 2024). "Another Hollyoaks exit as star confirms departure: 'It's been a blast' " . Metro . Retrieved 21 March 2024 .
^ a b Harp, Justin (21 May 2018). "Hollyoaks confirms who Coronation Street star Lucy-Jo Hudson will be playing" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ Lewis, George (31 January 2024). "Hollyoaks star Owen Warner announces exit from Romeo Nightingale role" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 31 January 2024 .
^ Chase, Stephanie (27 February 2024). "Hollyoaks airs exit for regular character in streaming episode" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 27 February 2024 .
^ Lindsay, Duncan (1 December 2023). "Evil Patrick Blake for Hollyoaks return as Jeremy Sheffield reprises role for big storyline" . Metro . DMG Media . Retrieved 1 December 2023 .
^ Seddon, Dan (25 November 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Izzie Yip as Honour's niece Shing Lin" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022 .
^ Dainty, Sophie (23 April 2018). "Hollyoaks has cast Talia Grant as autistic character Brooke Hathaway" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 30 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (10 March 2023). "Hollyoaks bringing in new regular Rafe for Sienna Blake storyline" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023 .
^ Bacon, Jess (8 March 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Ashling O'Shea as new love interest for Shaq" . Digital Spy . Archived from the original on 8 March 2022. Retrieved 8 March 2022 .
^ Harp, Justin (12 December 2023). "Hollyoaks airs shock New Year return for Lacey Lloyd" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 12 December 2023 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 October 2022). "Hollyoaks casts Neighbours star Jemma Donovan for exciting new character group" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Archived from the original on 12 October 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2022 .
^ Sarkisian, Jacob (27 November 2023). "Hollyoaks confirms return for Claire Cooper as Jacqui McQueen" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 27 November 2023 .
^ Cooper, Brenna (29 September 2023). "Hollyoaks airs exit for regular character in Channel 4 streaming episode" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 2 October 2023 .
^ Warner, Sam (8 August 2023). "Hollyoaks casts The Traitors star Maddy Smedley in guest role" . Digital Spy . Hearst Magazines UK . Retrieved 8 August 2023 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (8 June 2023). "Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Tomi Ade explains departure from DeMarcus role" . Digital Spy . United Kingdom. Retrieved 9 June 2023 .
^ Warner, Sam (18 May 2023). "Hollyoaks star Gary Lucy returns to filming for Luke Morgan twist" . Digital Spy . Retrieved 18 May 2023 .
^ a b Patterson, Stephen (28 June 2023). "Two major Hollyoaks stars returning in tragic death story" . Metro . (DMG Media ). Retrieved 28 June 2023 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (29 June 2023). "Two major Hollyoaks icons exit as huge shake-up continues" . Metro . Retrieved 29 June 2023 .
^ Kilkelly, Daniel (18 July 2023). "Hollyoaks star Tamara Wall confirms Grace Black was axed" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 18 July 2023 .
^ Patterson, Stephen (7 June 2023). "Major Hollyoaks character dies leaving fans distraught" . Metro . (DMG Media ). Retrieved 7 June 2023 .
^ Harp, Justin (9 May 2023). "Hollyoaks confirms exit for major character in latest episode" . Digital Spy . (Hearst Communications ). Retrieved 10 May 2023 .
^ Stephanie, Chase (14 April 2023). "Hollyoaks star Vera Chok addresses exit from Honour Chen-Williams role" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
^ Seddon, Dan (12 April 2023). "Hollyoaks star Jayden Fox speaks out after Bobby Costello exit" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
^ Sarrubba, Stefania (16 February 2023). "Hollyoaks airs teary exit for John Paul's son Matthew-Jesus" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
^ Warner, Sam (19 January 2023). "Hollyoaks' Serena Chen-Williams to make surprise reappearance after exit" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
^ Lewis, George (23 January 2023). "Hollyoaks airs exit for Shaq Qureshi as Omar Malik bows out" . Digital Spy . Hearst Communications . Retrieved 14 September 2023 .
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